Odun Osun 2012
May,4 thru 7th 2005
The Orisa Osun mother of the rivers and culture is celebrated. Priest from around the nation gather to pay homage to the goddess of culture. Yearly the Osun egbe sponsors brilliant lively events for children and the entire family.
The Orisa Osun mother of the rivers and culture is celebrated. Priest from around the nation gather to pay homage to the goddess of culture. Yearly the Osun egbe sponsors brilliant lively events for children and the entire family.
General info
What: Osun festival ( Celebration for the deity of rivers and children) When: May 4 thru 7 2012 Where: Kingdom of Oyotunji African village hwy 17-21 56 Bryant Lane Sheldon SC, 29941 (843) 846-8900 or 2157 oyotunji.org Time: all events begin at 12 noon Notice: In case of rain event will be held following weekend. Wear white clothes, bring ebun (gift) and or money for offering, candles for parade and prayer. All are welcomed to be blessed and pay respect at the shrine of Oba Waja, wear aso funfun ( white clothes.). |
Schedule of Events
Sat May 5th Opening rituals at Ilesa Osun (Osun temple) public Sat May 5th 2:00 pm Market day Public 4:00 pm Mama Keke Egungun parade Sat May 5th 4:00 pm OLOMOYOYO Children's Celebration Sat May 11 8:00 pm Ariya OSUN ( evening ball) 16 flame ritual Public Sun May 12th 7:30 am Alawenumo ( purification of Village grounds)Public Sun May 6th 12 :00 pm Osun Parade thru Oyotunji Village. |
Osun fest 2012
All are welcome to participate in the Activities labeled public. During the Egungun ceremony, The Evening Ball and the Osun parade the egbe will be accepting all adimu ( offerings). Offerings of money, honey, fruit, candles, cloth and general gifts are accepted.
